Applied Thermodynamics

Pre-requisite: ME 361

Multistage reciprocating compressors: the rotary compressors – centrifugal and axial-flow; stagnation properties. Simple gas turbine plant; the steam power plant. Combustion of fuels; chemistry of common hydrocarbon fuels, combustion with deficiency or excess air. Thermo-chemistry; Hess’ Law of Heat Summation; Heats of combustion and reaction; Ideal adiabatic flame temperature; Reciprocating internal combustion engines.